Why are birch leaves a sticky mess?
That’s the pupal skin of a lady beetle stuck to the birch leaf along with lots of honeydew — evidence of aphids, ants and lady beetles all at work. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Overhead aphid...
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Good trees, bad locations
This stump is all that’s left of the fifth and last birch tree in my yard. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) The last of the five birch trees that were in our front yard bit the...
Mistletoe doesn’t make merry in garden
Mistletoe’s white berries are a favorite of birds, who help spread the parasitic plant. (Photos courtesy UCANR) A tree full of mistletoe may seem like a romantic idea – you could kiss anytime under...
Do you have a leaning tree?
All those foliage-laden branches on a redwood tree can get heavy when rain collects on them. Check your trees for damage or changes during this stormy period. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) During this break in...